The death of the famous Punjabi singer and actor Rajvir Jawanda has caused great sadness among his fans, politicians, and the music community. The 35-year-old artist died on Wednesday, 11 days after a motorcycle accident in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.
Jawanda was seriously injured when his motorcycle collided with cattle while he was riding.
The artist had gained great popularity, especially among young people, with his songs dealing with themes of love, cultural pride, and social solidarity. Jawanda, who has over 900,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel, has had his music videos viewed millions of times. The artist, who combines a modern narrative style with traditional Punjabi rhythms, also attracted attention with his clean image and avoidance of violent or drug-related lyrics. He also acted in several Punjabi films and is known for his environmentally conscious, simple lifestyle. His passion for music began at a young age. Jawanda, the son of a police officer, learned to play the trumpet, influenced by folk singers in his village, and later studied theatre at Punjab University. Despite serving nine years as a police officer, he never gave up his passion for music and eventually took to the stage as a full-time performer. […](…) … His “soulful voice” and sincere demeanor left an indelible mark on the hearts of the people of Punjab. Punjabi politicians issued condolence messages regarding Jawanda’s death. Manish Sisodia said, “His soulful voice will continue to live in every heartbeat of Punjab,” while former Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said the artist “inspired many people with his passion and voice.”
